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The ubiquitous ikat
We are excited to announce a new feature in the front section of HALI Magazine. 'The Common Thread' focuses on different textile types from around the world with a shared theme, either decorative or technical. In our latest issue, HALI 200, we look at ikat weavings.
'IKATS, Cloths of life', Musée Bargoin
An exhibition of ikats will take place at the Musée Bargoin in Clermont-Ferrand, France, from 18 May to 22 September, 2019.
Katie Welch · 2 min
The Seventh R.L. Shep Triennial Symposium on Textiles and Dress
A one-day symposium exploring Central Asian ikat textiles, will be held in conjunction with the current exhibition at LACMA devoted to a generous gift from a leading local collection, that is testament to the near universal appeal of Central Asian silk ikat.
Katie Welch · 3 min
'Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats from the David and Elizabeth Reisbord Collection', LACMA, Los Angeles
Over sixty Central Asian ikat robes and wall hangings will be exhibited at The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) as part of their ‘Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats from the David and Elizabeth Reisbord Collection’ exhibition, opening 3 February through to 28 July…
Salvago Collection Ottoman Textiles, Sotheby's London 26 April 2017
Sotheby’s London sale of Arts of the Islamic World on Wednesday 26th April 2017 includes twenty lots (139-158) of Ottoman and East Mediterranean complex silks, velvets and embroideries from the outstanding collection of Argine Benaki Salvago, grande dame of Alexandrian…
